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It\u2019s hard to understand how hurting yourself can make you feel better, but that\u2019s how it is with cutting.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve noticed cuts on your teen or pre-teen\u2019s arms, are finding bloody tissues in the trash, bloody clothing in their room or noticing blood spots in the shower, it may be time to explore if your teen is cutting.<\/p>\n

\u201cKids cut because they feel awful with all capital letters, and it gives them some temporary relief,\u201d said Craig McFadden, a licensed behavioral health specialist with UCHealth’s Mountain Crest Behavioral Health Center in Fort Collins.<\/p>\n

According to reputable studies, 12-37 percent of middle school teens cut and 12-20 percent of older teens cut in the U.S. Interestingly, 25 percent try it just once. The good news is nearly half (40 percent) stop within a year, but it can become a coping mechanism that teens bring into their adult lives.<\/p>\n

As far as self-injury behaviors go, cutting is the most common, followed by scratching. Some kids also burn themselves, bang their heads or punch themselves. Kids cut their arms, thighs and hips (easy to hide) and sometimes other areas like their necks and backs. More girls cut than boys.<\/p>\n

Why kids cut<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cCutting is a very secretive behavior, and teens cut for many different reasons. Kids who cut have huge, overwhelming feelings and they don\u2019t have the words to express them. Maybe they are being abused or bullied or feeling anxious or depressed. Maybe they suffer from extreme perfectionism and it gives them a sense of control. Or it could be a mental health issue like bipolar setting in where they can\u2019t sleep, feel agitated and their thoughts are going fast. It also can be a way of punishing themselves. Cutting brings relief and momentary calm,\u201d McFadden added.<\/p>\n

For those who try it once, it might be that a friend suggested it or they heard about it and felt stressed so they thought they\u2019d give it a try. Then they found out they didn\u2019t like it and it didn\u2019t help. But for those who get the 5- to 30-minute relief it brings, it feels worth it.<\/p>\n

If you suspect your child is cutting there are things you can do to help. McFadden offers sound advice for parents who are faced with this stressful parenting challenge.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t freak out<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cFirst, don\u2019t freak out. Be concerned, not worried. To me, worried is fearful as in \u2018Oh my God! Why are you doing that!\u2019 and concerned is alert and thoughtful as in, \u2018Tell me more about that.\u2019 That\u2019s what you want your teen to see. Kids do a quick radar sweep to see if you are okay, and if you freak out, they decide it\u2019s better to hide their feelings,\u201d McFadden said.<\/p>\n

He goes on to say that kids tend to personalize everything. If they sense they caused you stress they see it as their fault and they think they did something wrong. Once that happens, they will start denying it\u2019s a problem and simply learn to hide it better. That\u2019s why taking on a curious yet concerned demeanor works best when dealing with cutting or any concerning behavior.<\/p>\n

Be in it with your kid<\/strong><\/p>\n

The message you want to send is, \u201cI\u2019m here for you and you can count on me.\u201d You might reveal that you don\u2019t like the cutting but you don\u2019t want them to feel ashamed. Send the message that you are open and ready to listen. Do this by asking open-ended questions and letting your teen guide the conversation.<\/p>\n

McFadden often starts by asking, \u201cWhat does it do for you?\u201d and showing understanding. He recommends that parents could say, \u201cWhat I know about cutting is you are having big feelings that you don\u2019t know what to do with, so what\u2019s going on?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGet them talking about what they see as the next step. You may be 10 steps ahead of them but you need to start where they are at. Ask them questions about what they think might help or what has helped before, or what other activities make them feel better,\u201d he suggested.<\/p>\n

As tempting as it is, don\u2019t believe promises that they will quit or help keep it a secret from others. Cutting needs to be taken seriously and addressed before it becomes a go-to coping technique, compulsion or they hurt themselves.<\/p>\n

Seek help<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cNobody wants to admit their kid needs help or that they need help helping their kid, but usually individual therapy and parent-teen therapy are needed,\u201d McFadden said.<\/p>\n

It may be tempting to minimize cutting or write it off as teens being teens, but it\u2019s best to seek help from a trained therapist who can get to the crux of the issue and provide your teen with alternative coping skills.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf someone who feels awful has something that makes them feel better, they are not going to give it up easily. Cutting isn\u2019t normal teen stuff, neither is large mood swings, isolating greatly or struggling in more than one sphere of their lives, like school, home or friends. Even if you think it\u2019s a phase, get them evaluated so you know for sure,\u201d McFadden said.<\/p>\n

Signs of Cutting<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Unexplained cuts, scratches usually on arms and legs.<\/li>\n
  • Covering up with long sleeves even when it\u2019s warm out.<\/li>\n
  • Skipping gym or the pool to avoid exposure.<\/li>\n
  • Finding razor blades or knives in their room.<\/li>\n
  • Seeing bloody rags, clothing or tissues in their room or trash.<\/li>\n
  • Finding blood splatters in the sink or shower.<\/li>\n
  • \u201cGenerally, if you see evidence of blood around, ask about it and see how it feels when they answer. Is it plausible? If not, consider cutting,\u201d said Craig McFadden with Mountain Crest.High-risk behaviors for cutting<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Isolating and antisocial behavior, angry outbursts.<\/li>\n
  • Dropping grades, losing friends.<\/li>\n
  • Perfectionism \u2013 Have to get As or they are a failure.<\/li>\n
  • Fatigue, poor sleep, appetite swings.<\/li>\n
  • Anxiety, depression.<\/li>\n
  • Abuse, bullying, substance abuse.<\/li>\n
  • Mental health diagnosis such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, psychosis, conduct disorder.<\/li>\n
  • A sense that something is \u201coff.\u201dWhen your teen needs help<\/strong>Mountain Crest Behavioral Health Center, a division of UCHealth in Fort Collins, offers a full range of behavioral health treatment programs, including programs designed for teens. The center offers two outpatient programs:Intensive Outpatient Program for Teens<\/strong>
    \nRuns six weeks; meets three times a week for three hours a day. Participants share their struggles and learn skills to help them work through difficult times. Teens ages 13 to 18 learn effective coping skills, using DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy).This family-centered program offers pick-up from school and dinner for the teen so that parents don’t have to miss work for their child to participate.Individual Outpatient Therapy for Teens<\/strong>
    \nChild and adolescent psychologists, licensed psychotherapists and psychiatrists offer individual psychotherapy, family therapy and psychological testing.For more information, call Mountain Crest at 970.207.4857.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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